But the Shay chief will switch things round in a bid to ensure there is no repeat of Saturday's massively disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Bamber Bridge.

"The players had something of a rude awakening on Saturday," said Vince., "And there were some home truths.

"I won't give up on players after one half performance in which they did not do themselves justice."

"We lost the game, but you don't lose the league in the opening game.

"But every player has to perform to the levels they are capable of achieving."

To that end, Vince is looking for his players to take a leaf out of Bamber Bridge's book as they prepare for their first away game of the Unibond League Division One North campaign.

"They had desire and passion and we need to get that into our game," he said.

Vince has added left-sided 23-year-old Craig Smith, a former Manchester City youngster, to his squad for this evening's game.

But he has released Ben Jones after one substitute appearance

And he will have to do without former Wigan product Paul Moore who also featured as a substitute against Bamber Bridge.

Moore has joined League Two newcomers Exeter City for a week's trial, although a return to the Shay has not been ruled out.

"We knew about Peter's trial and he has been handed an opportunity," said Vince. "If that does not work out for him, he has a home here."

Tony Barrass is out of tonight's game through injury and is due to undergo surgery today to cure his knee problem. Vince said he expected the club skipper to be sidelined for a further two to three weeks.

Trafford, last season's North West Counties League champions, drew at Chorley in their first game of the campaign at the weekend.

"They started with a good draw and have a good pitch," said Vince.

"I expect them to play football - that is why they won the league last season. But if we are right, we will be okay."

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